Enclosures at Kempton Park Racecourse
What each ticket gets you, what it costs and who it suits, so you can pick the right one before you buy.
Photo: James Emmans, CC BY-SA 2.0, cropped
On most racedays Kempton sells one general admission ticket, which gives you the grandstand and Parade Ring. At the Ladbrokes Christmas Festival there are three choices: the Festival Enclosure (Boxing Day only, best value but separate from the grandstand), the Paddock Enclosure and the Premier Enclosure. Under-18s go free with a paying adult at most racedays.
Boxing Day onlyFestival EnclosureThe cheapest way to watch the King George VI Chase on Boxing Day, with views of the home straight and the last fence. It’s separate from the grandstand and Parade Ring.From £15.30 (Boxing Day)Main enclosurePaddock Enclosure (General Admission)Kempton’s main enclosure: the ground floor of the grandstand, views from the grandstand apron, betting, and the Pre-Parade Ring, Parade Ring and Winners’ Enclosure. It’s the general admission ticket on most racedays.From £36 (Boxing Day); from £10–£16 on other racedaysPremiumPremier EnclosureExclusive access to the first floor of the grandstand, with views of the course closest to the winning post and premium bars, plus everything in the Paddock Enclosure.From £45 (Boxing Day)
| Festival | Paddock | Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tickets from | £15.30 (Boxing Day) | £36 (Boxing Day); from £10–£16 on other racedays | £45 (Boxing Day) |
| Where you watch | Home straight and the last fence | Grandstand apron and ground floor | First floor of the grandstand, closest to the winning post |
| Parade Ring | No | Yes | Yes |
| Under cover | Small covered seating area | Ground floor of the grandstand | Yes, first-floor grandstand |
| Food and drink | Burgers, hot dogs, sweets and bars | Grandstand bars and food outlets | Premium bars plus all Paddock outlets |
| Dress code | Dressed to feel your best | Dressed to feel your best | Dressed to feel your best (smarter is usual) |
| Entrance | Festival entrance or Centre of the Course | Main entrances | Any entrance |
| Best for | Seeing the King George for the lowest price | The full raceday at a fair price | The best views on Boxing Day |
Prices are per adult. Boxing Day starting prices are the most recently published (Festival £15.30, Paddock £36, Premier £45). Kempton’s own listing shows Christmas Festival tickets from £16. Prices on other racedays are lower.